User Communication - IDEC FC6A-C16K1CE Communications Manual

1: G I
ENERAL NFORMATION
■ 1:N Maintenance Communication System
This example shows a 1:N maintenance communication system in which three FC6A Series MicroSmart and a computer are
connected over Ethernet. The Ethernet cables are connected to the Ethernet port 1 of three FC6A Series MicroSmart, and those
FC6A Series MicroSmart are connected to the computer via an Ethernet hub.
Windows Computer
FC6A Series MicroSmart
Ethernet Port 1

User Communication

The user communication of the FC6A Series MicroSmart enables you to control external devices such as computers, printers, and
barcode readers. For details on user communication, see "User Communication Instructions" on page 5-1.
Supported ports
USB Port
No
■ User Communication Using Serial Port 1
This example shows a system in which a FC6A Series MicroSmart receives the data read by a barcode reader. A barcode reader is
connected to port 1 of the FC6A Series MicroSmart.
FC6A Series MicroSmart
Serial Port 1
(Port 1)
1-6
Serial Port 1 Ethernet Port 1
Yes
Barcode Reader
FC6A S M S A
ERIES ICRO MART LL
Ethernet Hub
FC6A Series MicroSmart
Ethernet Port 1
Communication
Cartridge
Yes Yes
- -O T C
IN NE YPE OMMUNICATION
FC6A Series MicroSmart
Ethernet Port 1
CAN Port
No
M FC9Y-B1730
ANUAL
HMI-Ethernet
Port
No